Warrantless misdemeanor arrests require which condition?

• A. The offense occurred within the officer's jurisdiction and there is probable cause based on speedy information.
• B. The offense occurred outside the jurisdiction and there is probable cause.
• C. A formal arrest warrant must accompany every misdemeanor arrest.
• D. The officer may arrest for a misdemeanor even without probable cause.

Answer: (B)

Warrantless misdemeanor arrests are limited by both probable cause and where the offense occurred. In this case, the condition that's required is that the offense happened outside the officer’s jurisdiction and there is probable cause. This setup reflects the idea that a warrantless arrest can be justified when there’s a credible basis to connect the suspect to a misdemeanor committed beyond the officer’s usual territorial limits, provided there’s probable cause to believe the crime occurred. The presence of probable cause shows there is a reasonable belief the offense was committed, which is essential when a warrant isn’t used.

The other options don’t fit because a warrant isn’t always required for misdemeanors (and there must be a basis like probable cause), the offense occurring inside the jurisdiction is not the specific condition emphasized here, vague terms like “speedy information” aren’t standard criteria, and a warrant is not automatically required for every misdemeanor arrest.